China's Baidu looks to patent AI system to decipher animal sounds

A Chinese tech company, Baidu, is investigating the potential of using artificial intelligence to translate cat vocalizations into human language. This initiative aims to decode the mysterious meows of cats, potentially allowing humans to understand what their feline companions are trying to communicate.

Baidu, which operates China's largest search engine, has filed a patent with the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The patent outlines a system designed to convert animal sounds into human language, marking a significant step in the exploration of animal-human communication through technology.

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A Chinese tech company is exploring translating cat meows into human language using AI.
Baidu, owner of China's largest search engine, is behind this initiative.
The company has filed a patent with China National Intellectual Property Administration.
The patent proposes a system to convert animal vocalisations into human language.

China's Baidu looks to patent AI system to decipher animal sounds - Liam Mo and Brenda Goh, Reuters

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